Players like Philipp Förster
CAM/CMKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Förster's profile ↗
The players most similar to Philipp Förster are Ajdin Hrustić, Ruben Müller, Cengiz Ünder. Doppel rates Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ajdin Hrustić scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Philipp Förster is a creative attacking midfielder who excels in delivering accurate final-third passes, showcasing his ability to orchestrate play and set up scoring opportunities. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 34% of his positional peers, his reliability is notable, with only 13 games missed over the last three seasons. While his goal-scoring and duel-winning metrics leave room for improvement, his vision and passing accuracy make him a valuable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philipp Förster
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Förster
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Förster?
By Doppel's fit score, Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Philipp Förster, with a 83/100 overall match. Ruben Müller and Cengiz Ünder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philipp Förster?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philipp Förster?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philipp Förster's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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